Dear Lifehacker, I'm ready to take the plunge into making better coffee, and I've got all my gear picked out—but where can I actually buy the beans? Do I just get them at the grocery store, or is there something better I should get? Is there any way to try out different coffee before I buy a ton? »2/17/14 10:00am 2/17/14 10:00am

We spent last week learning all about coffee with our friends from Tonx, the fresh roast subscription service. We covered everything from why you should care about quality coffee and how to pick the best beans, to the nitty gritty of gear selection and the best resources to tackle a coffee hobby head on. Here's the… »3/11/13 8:15am 3/11/13 8:15am

Yesterday we argued the case for better coffee, and today we're diving into selecting the best beans. Often lost in our gadget-obsessed culture is the basic fact that no fussy brewing method, precise technique, or pricey gear matters as much to your mug as the coffee beans you choose to brew. Even the most simple… »3/05/13 7:00am 3/05/13 7:00am

If you're preparing garlic, fish, onions, or other foods with strong odors that don't easily wash away easily, consider rubbing a handful of whole coffee beans vigorously between your hands for a few seconds. Culinary weblog The Kitchn reports that this should banish the offending odors and if you don't want your… »1/05/13 7:00am 1/05/13 7:00am